AOSCA News

May 13, 2008
Manhattan, KS

Schuler Promoted to Certification Services Director 

The Kansas Crop Improvement Association is pleased to announce that Steve Schuler has been promoted to the position of Certification Services Director. In this capacity, Schuler oversees the seed certification programs and makes final decisions on all certification matters. He will report directly to the KCIA Board of Directors regarding certification activities. 

KCIA Executive Director Daryl Strouts said Schuler’s new position is important for two reasons: first, because it is “recognition of Steve’s professional growth within his position.” 

Secondly, the new position responds to a need for separation between the seed certification program and other services provided by the Association.  This was necessary because KCIA recently agreed to provide administrative services for the Kansas Wheat Alliance. 

KWA will be licensing and marketing wheat varieties to seedsmen, which could precipitate a conflict of interest if seed certification staff were directly involved.  Until KWA is able to hire a full-time executive for the management duties, Strouts has removed himself from certification matters in order to avoid conflicts among his multiple administrative roles. 

Schuler was hired by KCIA as Field Services Supervisor in March 1999, most recently serving as Inspections Manager.

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